Question 1

How much does property management cost in Palm Beach County?

Accepted Answer

Golden Key Estates charges 10% of monthly rent collected for full-service property management with no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no markup on repairs. Tenant placement is a separate one-time fee of 75% of the first month’s rent.

Question 2

What does a property manager do for a landlord?

Accepted Answer

A property manager handles rent collection and disbursement, maintenance coordination, tenant screening and placement, lease preparation, move-in and move-out inspections, monthly financial reporting, and 24/7 emergency response on behalf of the property owner.

Question 3

Is it worth hiring a property manager for one rental property?

Accepted Answer

For remote landlords, the 10% management fee is typically offset by reduced vacancy, better tenant quality through professional screening, lower maintenance costs through a vetted contractor network, and the elimination of emergency calls and day-to-day coordination.

Question 4

What areas does Golden Key Estates serve?

Accepted Answer

Golden Key Estates manages rental properties in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Wellington, and Royal Palm Beach throughout Palm Beach County, Florida.

Question 5

Do property managers mark up repair costs?

Accepted Answer

Golden Key Estates does not mark up contractor invoices. Landlords pay what the contractor charges. Competitive bids are obtained on major repairs using a vetted network of licensed, insured local contractors.

Question 6

How do you screen tenants?

Accepted Answer

Every applicant goes through credit verification, background check, income verification (typically 3x monthly rent), rental history review, and identity verification. We prepare the lease and conduct a documented move-in inspection with photos.

Question 7

How long does it take to place a tenant?

Accepted Answer

Varies by property and market conditions. Listings go up with professional photography across major rental platforms, followed by showings and thorough applicant screening. The goal is placement within 2 to 4 weeks for well-priced properties in Palm Beach County.

Question 8

What is the difference between property management and tenant placement?

Accepted Answer

Tenant placement is a one-time service to find, screen, and place a qualified tenant. Property management is the ongoing monthly service that handles rent collection, maintenance, reporting, and tenant relations after move-in. Golden Key Estates offers both separately or together.

Palm Beach County Property Management — Service Areas

Boca Raton

Delray Beach

West Palm Beach

Boynton Beach

Lake Worth

Palm Beach Gardens

Jupiter

Wellington

Royal Palm Beach